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intervention .” In addition , every diesel powered trackless mobile machine must be provided with means to automatically detect the presence of any other
Normet has continued its investments in electrification technology with an agreement to become a minority shareholder of Finland-based startup Lekatech . Since 2018 , Normet has collaborated with Lekatech , a company that believes that direct electric drive is the future in hammering . Given the successful collaboration in electric hammer field tests between the companies , Normet has become a minority shareholder in the company .
The investment supports continued growth of Lekatech and commercialisation of its groundbreaking fully-electric hammers , Normet said .
Lekatech CEO , Antti Anttila , said : “ Our goal is to zero out the CO 2 emissions of impact hammers used in mining and construction industry .”
Lekatech ’ s ambition supports Normet ’ s continued progress in mining electrification . The fully-electric hammer , combined with Normet SmartDrive ® battery-electric architecture , will shape the future of underground scaling and breaking , the company says .
Samu Kukkonen , Technology Director at Normet , said : “ Lekatech ’ s technology enables a quantum leap in hammering energy efficiency
diesel powered trackless mobile machine within its vicinity ; and upon detecting the presence of another diesel powered trackless mobile machine , the operators of both diesel powered
and impact performance . The hammer being a digital platform enables intelligent control features that just were not possible before .”
Lekatech ’ s fully-electric hammer is up to 60 % more efficient than a conventional hydraulic hammer providing significant energy savings while doubling impact force , the company claims . Fully-electric hammer technology also enables continuous digital development .
Tuomo Peltola , Founder of Lekatech , added : “ Cooperation with Normet has been natural from the beginning . Normet really understands how to introduce high technologies to global market . I appreciate Normet ’ s practical and entrepreneurial culture and solid technical know-how . Normet is committed to being a technology leader in its own area of expertise .”
In addition , Lekatech has partnered with Vemcon GmbH , a developing and manufacturing company of machine control for work machines . Its CoPilot system is a modular technology platform that offers several functions which are available for excavator markets . All excavator operators , contractors and OEMs who control trackless mobile machines shall be warned of each other ’ s presence by means of an effective warning ; and 8.10.2.1 ( b ) then has the same wording as 8.10.1.2 ( b ). www . dmr . gov . za
Normet invests in electric hammer tech company Lekatech
their fleet via the Vemcon CoPilot platform will have access to operating modes for Lekatech ' s electric tools . The Vemcon CoPilot platform provides one application to control their mining and construction attachment via just one display .
With the integration of the Lekatech app in to the Vemcon platform , users can now select different application modes . In addition , the app allows users to combine different frequency and energy settings for the electric hammer . At the same time , the user monitors data coming from the electric hammer at a glance . The app can be used to collect the hammer ’ s operating hours . It has also various safety functions and warnings . www . lekatech . fi ; www . normet . com ; www . vemcon . de
CMS Cepcor acquires key assets from Columbia Steel
CMS Cepcor Group has reached an agreement with Columbia Steel Casting Co Inc to purchase key commercial and technical assets while Columbia Steel ’ s plant in Portland , Oregon has closed after a history dating back to 1901 . The agreement will see the CMS Cepcor Group incorporate a new company called Columbia Steel Cast Products LLC , which will trade independently as Columbia Steel and retain the key Columbia Steel engineering , sales , and commercial team .
The CMS Cepcor Group says it is excited to further expand its global footprint , as well as grow the respected reputation Columbia Steel has held in the aggregate and mining marketplace for decades . Mike Moehnke , Columbia Sales and Marketing Director , explains : “ Columbia Steel customers will be able to get the same parts in the same alloys they have come to depend upon , and moving forwards they will be able to do so at more competitive price point . In addition , key individuals in engineering and sales will be coming on-board to provide a smooth customer service transition .”
There is also a personal side to this new chapter in the story of Columbia Steel , as noted by Martha Cox , Columbia CEO , who is among the third generation of her family to be part of the company . “ With joy and excitement , we ’ re looking forward to 2023 and a new beginning for the Columbia Steel brand . Our Portland , Oregon manufacturing plant has closed , but we ’ re proud that our legacy will continue in the North American market under the Columbia Steel name , backed by the considerable skill and support of CMS Cepcor .”
Chris Sydenham , the CEO of CMS Cepcor Group ’ s US operations said the following : “ Columbia Steel is a company which I have looked up to and admired since I started my career in this industry 25 years ago . As a long-proven market leader in crusher liner optimisation , with strong technical capabilities and genuine customer focus , Columbia Steel is well aligned with CMS Cepcor . It was a pleasure working on this agreement with Martha and her team , and to reach such a positive outcome that will guarantee Columbia Steel ’ s legacy and positive impact on the industry will continue .”
CMS Cepcor is a global aftermarket leader in the design , manufacture , and supply of premium replacement parts to suit the leading crushing brands and models including all popular gyratory , cone , and jaw crushers . It says : “ We have been the genuine alternative since 1960 and remain headquartered in the United Kingdom , distributing our products to over 140 countries and have facilities in three continents .” www . cmscepcor . com
8 International Mining | FEBRUARY 2023